PROFESSIONAL MCKENZIE FRIEND / LEGAL ADVISOR
Small Claims
Family Law
Divorce /Separation
NB - it is now obligatory to provide an FM5 before each hearing. If not the Judge can direct the proceedimngs are sent back to mediation. Contact Ian for more information.
Are you looking for an experienced, friendly, and well respected legal professional?
Have you considered using a professional McKenzie Friend?
I am experienced in Family Law / Divorce / Marital Financial matters / Separation / Care (dealing with Social
Services) / Special Guardian Orders plus Small Claim / Low Level Employment Tribunal matters.
Do not underestimate the value of using me as a Mckenzie Friend.
I have 8 years experience. I am well recommended.
I am a Law Graduate (Bristol LL.B (Hons) and a Bar Vocational Course Graduate (1996).
My name is Ian. I am trustworthy, respected and known to the Judges, magistrates throughout the Southwest.
I am personable, non-judgemental, vastly experienced, and a cost-effective McKenzie Friend.
I am as good as a solicitor but cheaper!
I may charge a higher rate than some others in Devon, but I offer a better, personalised service. My reviews show that.
I constantly get referrals.
Based in Exmouth / Exeter but I operate NATIONWIDE.
I can travel to any Client / Court in England and Wales.
I charge £80ph for advice etc. A Solicitor may charge £300ph.
For Court, I also charge £80 per hour. A Solicitor may charge £1500 for a 1-hour Hearing.
Studied and graduated at the Inns Court School of Law, London on the Bar Vocational Course (Barrister training).
Graduated from the University of Bristol with a Law Degree – LLB. (HONS).
As an extremely easy person to talk to and I have heard everything, contact Ian to discuss your legal problem in strictest confidence and we can plan what happens next.
Book an appointment now.
My email is mckenziefriend@shoutforyou.co.uk
ADVICE
£80 per hour (Monday - Thursday 930am - 5pm, Friday 930am - 3pm)
Monday - Thursday 5pm to 8pm (£120 per hour)
Saturday 10am to 2pm (£160 per hour)
INCLUDING FORMS / DRAFTING / MESSAGES / PHONECALLS etc
COURT ASSISTANCE
£80 per hour
From time in the Court Building till I leave
Final Hearing - full day in Court (9am to 5pm) can be £640, rather than £6000+ with a Solicitor.
Directions Hearing (1 hour prior and 1 hour in Hearing + 30 minutes after) - £200 compared to £1500.
Prices are estimates. Please ask for a quote.
RETAINERS:
- Solicitors can ask for a retainer of £5k+.
I charge £80 for 60 minutes of my time. - Retainers are optional and are for eg. - £80 up front gives to 60 minutes of my
time.
You use me as you wish. - Like 'Pay As You Go'.
Please note if we book a time to meet, I charge from that time so please arrive early.
Advice and Court Assistance in the following: - (but not limited to)
Family Law –
- Child Arrangement Order,
- Special Guardian Order (Inc appealing against a Negative Viability Assessment),
- Child Maintenance Service,
- Allegations
- Drafting of Position statements, Scott Schedules.
- Analysing Cafcass reports incluidng S7.
Divorce Law -
- NO FAULT procedures,
- Deemed Service, Alternative Service
- Online,
- D11
Divorce Financial Remedy
- Split of assets (experienced in eg. assets from £10 to over £2million / FMH / Crypto)
- Contributory or Equality
- Completing Form A, D81, Form E, Form G, Form H, D11, PP1
- Drafting of Position Statements, S25 Statements
- ES1 and ES2
- Checking Consent Order (can draft if minimal assets)
Separation if
not married to include split of assets / TOLTA.
Small Claims –
- Determine if you have a case?
- Forms, Judgement in Default,
- Case Management Conference.
- Consumer Rights Act
- Car traders under the Consumer Rights Act.
- Assistance in Court for all above.
- I will explain everything concisely and clearly
- Vast experience in supporting clients from beginning to the end
OTHER
- Email / text Ian first to book an appointment.
- I am a member of the "Society of Professional McKenzie Friends Ltd".
- I have full Professional Indemnity Insurance.
- I offer practical, valued support and guidance from our initial meeting to the Final Hearing at Court and then if needed to Appeal.
- I am with you for the whole journey to achieve the best outcome for you.
- I am transparent in my costs.
- I have 8 years full time experience (including attending and assisting in Court) and offer exceptional up to the minute advice in a clear way that you will understand.
- I can advise and assist from our first meeting to the Final Hearing and after.
- I am allowed to quietly advise my client in court, explain any legal jargon and advise what questions to ask the other Party and that includes Cafcass and Social Services.
- I will get to know you and #understand your own individual situation so that I can help you determine whatever #issues you are facing.
- I am a Family Law specialist and have in-depth knowledge of all aspects of Family Law
- I provide sensitive legal advice to ensure that the possible implications of any relationship break-up are dealt with properly.
- I can advise on Financial, and Property matters re Divorce / Cohabitees
- I will explain everything clearly and easy to understand.
- I want to help you obtain what you’re entitled to.
- My superpower (!) is to analyse legal facts and formulate these into simple arguments for my client to understand.
- I appreciate the importance of effective communication with my clients, ensuring they have understood.
- I constantly advise my clients on the next steps forward to achieve the best practicable result in the circumstances.
- I appreciate the importance of keeping my clients fully appraised of developments and maintains regular contact throughout proceedings.
- Adept at comprehending complex legal matters.
- I have the ability to synthesise legal facts and formulate these into simple submissions.
MY WORKING HOURS ARE: -
(Nb I do not work weekends)
- 930am to 5pm Monday to Thursday (£80 per hour)
- 930am to 3pm Friday (£80 per hour)
- All messages / emails / texts outside Monday to Friday hours will be answered the next working day. (Monday - Friday)
- Closed all bank holiday or special days.
- All communication appliances are switched off outside normal working hours so please don't expect a reply.
- All phone calls must be booked in advance and a retainer paid.
- Speak Via the Phone or Communicate (Online) Via Messenger Or WhatsApp Or Email
- We can communicate from start to finish (apart from attendance at Court) by the above.
- No travel is needed.
- Send me any Court documents, statements, forms etc and I can look and advise if you have provided payment.
- I can complete forms for you by phone or email or online / phone.
Child Arrangement Order Applications and Divorce Applications can be completed online now.
- I can travel anywhere in England and Wales mainly for Court Hearings.
- I can travel instead of a phonecall
- Travel is fuel + car parking / tolls + £20 per hour there and back per time as per google.
- Please note because of the increase in petrol costs, advice via the phone is preferred.
COURT APPLICATION FEES
If you are on a low income, less than £1400 a month, I may be able to direct you to the Government website where you can apply for help with the Application Costs only.
WHO IS IAN OLDFIELD?
YOUR MCKENZIE FRIEND
- As of 2024, I now have 8 years full time experience as a professional McKenzie Friend / Legal Advisor.
- I am now recognised by Court Judges and my reputation is growing.
- I grew up in Surrey before moving to Bristol where I read Law at Bristol University gaining a Law LLB Honours degree in 1995.
- I progressed to pass my 'Bar' introductory exams where I then progressed to study at the prestigious 'Inns of Court School of Law', London for the 1-year Bar Vocational Course.
- Member of THE SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL MCKENZIE FRIENDS
- Fully Professional Indemnity Insured.
Message me via email to get things started.
mckenziefriend@shoutforyou.co.uk
TWITTER is: @legaladvisoruk
Facebook: @shoutforyoufamilylawadvisor
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